Subtract 40/36 from 4/32
1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 1 4/36
4/32 - 40/36 is -71/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
40/36 = 40 × 8/36 × 8 = 320/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/288 - 320/288 = 36 - 320/288 = -284/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/72
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